Great Scott

Friday, March 28, 2014 8:54 PM

Tulane President Scott Cowen second lines into the Devlin Fieldhouse during the Great Scott celebration event that honored Cowen in New Orleans Friday, March 28, 2014. The celebration included food, giveaways, stilt walkers, and performances by Kermit Ruffins, Roots of Music, Tulane marching band, cheerleaders and the Shockwave dance team. Cowen, 67, who has been Tulane's president for 16 years, will retire June 30. His successor will be Michael Fitts, 60, dean of the University of Pennsylvania Law School. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)